I agree with the above. Attend RV shows. For full time living and for just occasional recreational use the RV choice would be different. For full time living you need to look at the size of the fresh and holding tanks, the insulation in the coach, how much carrying capacity the coach has (gross weight minus dry empty weight) and something that will last longer than the payments. If you opt for a travel trailer start looking at Airstream or Arctic Fox. You will need a stout tow vehicle. A one ton would make towing easier while a three quarter ton vehicle would probably be the minimum I would consider. Spend time on the Escapees web pages as they have a vast amount of good information specifically for full time living. It is important to remember that when your motorhome is in the shop, should you opt for a Class A, so is your home. If your tow vehicle is in the shop you still have your travel trailer or fifth wheel to live in. If you are thinking travel trailer or fifth wheel look for 16 inch wheels as there are many more tire options available. Your first RV is typically the one that lets you understand what you want in the next RV so the advice above about trying to purchase a pre owned unit is valid. I would not want to live full time in anything less than 30 feet and larger would be better. While you did not specifically mention fifth wheels, there are many many people that full time in one. They tend to lend themselves well to full time living. Just some things to think about.
